Project Close-out Specialist (Capital Project Controls)

Dexian; Angel Run (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian in Florida seeks an Accounting Professional / Project Close-out Specialist to support CIP closures, fixed asset capitalization and month-end close in SAP S/4HANA. This onsite role requires strong accounting fundamentals and hands-on SAP experience to ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will reconcile CIP, manage asset classifications and cost centers, and prepare close-out documentation while collaborating across finance teams in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in accounting, fixed asset, project accounting, or related financial experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong SAP experience, particularly SAP S/4HANA, Fixed Assets, and Project Systems modules.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze, reconcile, and manipulate large datasets.
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting, capitalization procedures, and accounting principles.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate capital project accounting processes.
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile project documentation to ensure accurate capitalization of project costs from CIP to fixed assets within SAP S/4HANA.
• Support month-end close activities by validating asset transactions, reconciliations, and capital project accounting records.
• Classify and allocate CIP assets into appropriate categories, considering insurance, tax, and capitalization requirements.
• Assign asset classes, useful lives, in-service dates, and cost centers in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Identify and process asset retirements, disposals, and write-offs while maintaining fixed asset records.
• Prepare project close-out documentation and facilitate asset transfers and capitalization activities within SAP.
• Assist with purchase order closeout activities and Project Systems updates in SAP S/4HANA.
• Generate financial and operational reports to support month-end reporting and project tracking.
• Manage large volumes of project and accounting data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Work independently in a high-volume environment with strong attention to detail.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Fixed asset accounting

Advanced Excel

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Professional / Project Close-out Specialist to support capital project controls, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close activities. This role focuses on reconciling and closing construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts, capitalizing assets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting within SAP S/4HANA. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on SAP experience, and a proven background supporting monthly close processes, account reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting. This onsite position (4 days/week) offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical finance function in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile project documentation to ensure accurate capitalization of project costs from Construction-in-Progress (CIP) to fixed assets within SAP S/4HANA.
• Support month-end close activities by validating asset transactions, reconciliations, and capital project accounting records.
• Classify and allocate CIP assets into appropriate categories, considering insurance, tax, and capitalization requirements.
• Assign asset classes, useful lives, in-service dates, and cost centers in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP standards.
• Identify and process asset retirements, disposals, and write-offs while maintaining accurate fixed asset records.
• Prepare project close-out documentation and facilitate asset transfers and capitalization activities within SAP.
• Assist with purchase order closeout activities and Project Systems updates in SAP S/4HANA.
• Generate financial and operational reports to support month-end reporting, reconciliations, and project tracking.
• Manage large volumes of project and accounting data, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely completion of assigned work.
• Work independently in a high-volume transactional environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting, fixed asset, project accounting, or related financial experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong SAP experience, particularly within SAP S/4HANA, Fixed Assets, and Project Systems modules.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze, reconcile, and manipulate large datasets.
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting, capitalization procedures, and accounting principles.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate capital project accounting processes and procedures.
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

About Dexian

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.